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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 11:25 AM
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Protection from thieves

So there has been a rise in crime about everywhere you look, just last night my friend's truck was broken into and the radio was stolen. So I started to think about my SH. So my question is what do ya'll use for security. I've been thinking about some disc locks and maybe an alarm.
Old Mar 29, 2009 | 12:20 PM
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I use a Honda U lock that's designed to fit in the tray under the seat.

(120/340) with product code 08M53KAZ800

http://www.onlinemcparts.com/product...10-08M53KAZ800

Old Mar 29, 2009 | 02:13 PM
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I have a Scorpio alarm with ignition kill and 2-way remote.
Old Mar 29, 2009 | 02:19 PM
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Claymore under the seat pointed straight up. It will blow him off the bike and just leave some red residue behind
Old Mar 29, 2009 | 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by zmaniv
Claymore under the seat pointed straight up. It will blow him off the bike and just leave some red residue behind
well that works since I have a red bike.
Old Mar 29, 2009 | 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by zmaniv
Claymore under the seat pointed straight up. It will blow him off the bike and just leave some red residue behind

I just might have to try that, I got a friend in the military I'll see if i can get some grenades and an AR-15 with it to
Old Mar 29, 2009 | 04:57 PM
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I used to keep my old bike (POS Katana) on the street when I lived in Chicago and then Hoboken NJ.... needless to say I went through 7 ignitions over 4 years... once it was wheeled/dragged two blocks away where I found it while walking to work after calling it in stolen, and another time it was gone for 3 weeks before some cops caught a guy on it and unfortunatley returned the bike to me!!!

In the end the only things that seemed to stop the madness was a big-*** chain that I looped through both wheels and around an "unmovable object" (like a big light post or fence) and a "kill switch" under the seat that wouldn't allow the bike to start (I ran it off the kickstand kill). With these two things, the bike wouldn't start no matter what they did with the ignition, and it couldn't be wheeled away, or thrown in a truck easily without cutting the chain.

Honestly... in the end, if they really want it, they will get it... all you can do it make it difficult enough that they decide it isn't worth the effort.

J.
Old Mar 29, 2009 | 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by SlowHAWK

Honestly... in the end, if they really want it, they will get it... all you can do it make it difficult enough that they decide it isn't worth the effort.

J.
That's right - stack the deck. If they think the gamble is too great they move on.

Go to the range. Post your used targets on your garage door - back door - front door. Put electronics everywhere and deploy several dummies. Get a big dog and a AK and you'll be fine.
Old Mar 29, 2009 | 06:06 PM
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Besides shooting large guns off at all hours of the day and night, I just got ADT with a motion sensor in my garage. My roommate also has a fat lazy beagle who's snoring would surely scare off any would be thief.
Old Mar 29, 2009 | 06:47 PM
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I installed a simple toggle switch in the ignition system....bike will start but dies when it's put in gear.
Old Mar 29, 2009 | 07:58 PM
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A cover is a HUGE deterrent since they have to see something they like. They also have to tamper to even see what locks they are up against. A disc lock is good. Chain to a pole better. I had my bike saved once by a crappy small padlock I put out of sight of the front left disc. The bike was hotwired but wouldnt roll, they couldnt figure out why. That lock cost me $1.99 on a night I forgot my chain but saved the bike
Old Mar 29, 2009 | 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Hotbrakes
shooting large guns off at all hours of the day and night
Of all the methods mentioned so far, this would be my favorite.
Old Mar 29, 2009 | 09:33 PM
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+10 on the cover!! I cover all my toys outside. people generally ignore them all together.
Old Mar 29, 2009 | 10:50 PM
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I use a baby monitor for the garage with my Sig Sauer 9mm on my nightstand. When I'm away from home I have a nice Xena disc lock/alarm.... and of course... the Sig.
Old Mar 29, 2009 | 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by VTRFISH
I installed a simple toggle switch in the ignition system....bike will start but dies when it's put in gear.
Thats actually a good idea, you could put a hidden switch to mimic the kickstand being down.
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